Egypt-US row over aid workers can be ‘resolved’, says McCain
WASHINGTON: Top US Senator John McCain said Saturday that a diplomatic row with Egypt over the planned trial in Cairo of several workers from American pro-democracy groups can be resolved…
US general discusses crackdown with Egypt ruler
CAIRO: The United States' top general discussed an Egyptian crackdown on Western-funded pro-democracy groups with the head of the country's ruling military council, as another two foreigners were arrested on…
Tribesmen release Korean tourists in Sinai
AL-ARISH: Three South Korean women were freed on Saturday a day after they were kidnapped by armed tribesmen in Egypt's Sinai peninsula when clan elders negotiated their release, a security…
Protesters march to Egypt’s defense ministry despite roadblocks
CAIRO: Thousands of protesters joined marches around Cairo heading to the Ministry of Defense on Friday, taking several detours around roadblocks set up by military police. Dubbed “Departure Friday,” thousands…
Egyptian security: 3 Koreans kidnapped in Sinai
AL-ARISH: Egypt's security chief for the Sinai peninsula says armed tribesmen have kidnapped three Korean tourists and their Egyptian guide. Maj. Gen. Mohamed Nagib says the tribesmen stopped a tourist…
Shoura Council voter turnout 6.5 percent in round one, says SEC
CAIRO: The first round of Egypt’s Shoura Council elections was marked by a meager voter turnout of 6.5 percent, Head of the Supreme Electoral Commission (SEC), Judge Abdel Moez Ibrahim…
AUC students reject accusation of being US ‘tools’ in Egypt
CAIRO: American University in Cairo students rejected accusations that the university is being used by the US administration as a “tool” to destroy Egypt. A statement posted by the Supreme…
Historic Mubarak trial battles to rise above farce
CAIRO: It was meant to be the historic trial of a dictator brought to justice by his long-suffering people, but the case against Egypt's ex-president Hosni Mubarak has verged on…
Egypt’s angry soccer fans are deep into politics
By Hamza Hendawi / AP CAIRO: Egypt's ruling generals have a new enemy: the legions of angry soccer fans who have injected fervor into recent protests demanding the military step down…
Mubarak out, SCAF to follow
By Rania Al Malky CAIRO: Did we have cause to celebrate a year ago, on Feb. 11, 2011? Yes and no. Since hindsight is always 20/20, looking back the answer is…